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Re: Going off COBRA then a 6 month wait for High Risk Pool?

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Posted by Fred on June 16, 2010 at 18:18:46:

In Reply to: Going off COBRA then a 6 month wait for High Risk Pool? posted by Mark F on June 14, 2010 at 16:56:33:

Mark:

That is a huge widespread problem, are you disabled, even as a result of your cancer? Have you been ruled disabled by the SS admin?

If so, you might be able to extend your coverage to 36 months.

Fred

: I am on COBRA after a 27 year career with a Major corporation from a massive company layoff in 2009. My COBRA ends in January 2011.
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: I have cancer and other pre-existing conditions....according to the high risk pool proposed policies, I would need to wait six months with ZERO insurance before I could enroll.........what am I supposed to do if something happens within the six months and need extensive treatment? mortgage my house? oh wait I can't I am underwater..........
:
: Please advise

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: Mark: : : That is a huge widespread problem, are you disabled, even as a result of your cancer? Have you been ruled disabled by the SS admin? : : If so, you might be able to extend your coverage to 36 months. : : Fred : : : I am on COBRA after a 27 year career with a Major corporation from a massive company layoff in 2009. My COBRA ends in January 2011. : : : : I have cancer and other pre-existing conditions....according to the high risk pool proposed policies, I would need to wait six months with ZERO insurance before I could enroll.........what am I supposed to do if something happens within the six months and need extensive treatment? mortgage my house? oh wait I can't I am underwater.......... : : : : Please advise :

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